In its continued commitment to fostering responsible citizenship and lifelong learning, Holy Child Central Colleges, Inc. (HCCCI) proudly took part in the Investor Protection Week 2025 celebration held on November 10, 2025, at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, City of Koronadal.

With the theme “InvestED Tayo: Sa Kinabukasang Sigurado,” the event was organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in collaboration with regional partners, gathering financial experts, educators, government officials, and community advocates—all united in promoting financial literacy and investor protection.

The one-day celebration featured engaging discussions and interactive sessions designed to raise awareness on responsible investing, ethical money management, and vigilance against financial fraud. Expert speakers, including Atty. Nechelle J. Gedorio-Mesias, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., and representatives from the Bureau of Treasury Region XII, shared valuable insights on topics such as responsible borrowing, financial planning, and government securities.

Participating in sessions like “Pera o Perwisyo” and “My Money Map,” attendees—among them HCCCI representatives—gained practical knowledge on how to make informed and ethical financial decisions that support both personal and community well-being.

This initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly SDG 4: Quality Education (Target 4.4), which aims to increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship; and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, which promote sustained, inclusive economic growth and strengthen the capacity of financial institutions to encourage financial inclusion and literacy.

More than participation, HCCCI—through its Business Studies Program—has taken proactive steps in organizing and extending similar learning opportunities within the school and to nearby communities. The program continuously develops activities, seminars, and class-integrated projects that aim to improve access to financial literacy as a basic life skill and economic service. These efforts empower students and local residents to understand how to manage their personal finances, start small enterprises, and make informed investment decisions that contribute to family and community stability.

Through active participation in initiatives like the Investor Protection Week, HCCCI demonstrates its role in organizing and supporting community-based programs that improve access to essential knowledge and financial services for all—particularly among students, teachers, and local communities. By extending financial literacy education, the institution helps individuals understand and access basic economic tools such as savings, investments, and responsible borrowing, which are vital to achieving economic stability and empowerment.

Representatives from HCCCI expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to learn from financial experts and affirmed their commitment to bring these lessons back to the institution. “As educators, we see financial literacy as a bridge between education and empowerment. When our students understand how to manage resources wisely, they can lead communities toward economic resilience,” they shared.

Through partnerships and continuing education initiatives, Holy Child Central Colleges, Inc. reaffirms its dedication to making financial knowledge accessible to all—empowering students, families, and communities to act with integrity, prudence, and shared responsibility in building a stronger and more sustainable future.